Homemade Cocoa Cereal Balls Recipe by Food Fusion Kids

cocoa cereal

🥗Healthier: oat cereal

💰Cheaper: generic cereal

Oat cereal provides more fiber and is often cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: vegan marshmallows

💰Cheaper: mini marshmallows

Vegan marshmallows cater to dietary restrictions.

In a grinder, add almonds & grind to make powder (approx. 1/3 Cup) & set aside.

In a bowl, add egg white, butter, brown sugar & whisk well.

In warm water, add instant coffee & mix well.

In a bowl, add dissolved coffee, vanilla essence & whisk well.

Add wheat flour, cocoa powder, almond powder, baking soda, salt & mix well until dough is formed (add more flour if needed).

Shape the cereal mixture into small balls & place them onto a baking sheet.

Option # 1: Oven Baking - Bake in preheated oven at 180C for 20 minutes. In the middle of the baking time, mix the cereal a little, so that it cooks evenly & doesn’t burn.

Option # 2: Pot Baking - In a pot, place steam stand/wire rack, cover & preheat on medium flame for 10 minutes. Bake in pot on medium flame for 18-20 minutes. In the middle of the baking time, mix the cereal a little, so that it cooks evenly & doesn’t burn.

Let them cool at room temperature.

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